Celebrating life at Barchester

Residents enjoyed some fun and games from giving a lasso a go and without horseshoes we turned to rope hoops with a fierce competition that could have resulted in pistols at dawn!

Residents here at South Grange were delighted to welcome in Eden’s Garden, a local small animal rescue, for a very special visit. The team at Eden’s Garden brought along a wonderful selection of furry, scaly and fascinating friends for everyone to meet. Residents had the opportunity to gently hold and pet some of the animals including adorable rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. There were also some exciting reptiles to meet including bearded dragons and tortoises, which these proved very popular with our residents. For those who enjoy the more unusual creatures, there were also centipedes to discover! Everyone had the chance to learn about the animals, ask questions and enjoy spending time with them in a safe and friendly environment. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with plenty of excitement. Our residents absolutely loved meeting all the furry and fascinating friends and cant wait for another visit in the future!

Residents and families enjoyed a delightful experience with Tracy, from Craft ‘n ‘ Beats as they crafted personalises Lanterns.
Participant’s selected their desired artwork to feature on the lanterns and followed Tracy’s step by step guidance to bring their creation to life.
Her vibrant energy and enthusiasm inspired the crafters to join in, even the slightly hesitant ones. This resulted in creating some stunning Lanterns.  

Today, our residents at Waterside Court enjoyed a beautiful afternoon out at Root One Garden Centre, filled with lovely surroundings, delicious treats and plenty of inspiration for our Gardening Club. 
Our afternoon began with a delightful afternoon tea, enjoying delicious scones with clotted cream and jam — the perfect treat to enjoy together. 
We then took a leisurely stroll around the garden centre, admiring the beautiful seasonal displays, plants and flowers. Our residents had great fun choosing a selection of seasonal plants and flowers for our Gardening Club, which we’ll be planting and nurturing together back at Waterside Court. 

Oh, the Ashlar House team  you really do know how to be yourselves! It’s the laughter, music, fun and togetherness that brings out the best in everyone.

Celebrating special moments, making memories and, most importantly, bringing the best out of all. What a wonderful day at Ashlar House! 
 

Residents at Ashfields Care Home love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organises *weekly/monthly*. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. 

Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.

We’re delighted to announce that Liane, your private stylist, will be visiting their Beautiful Salon at Ashlar House once a month, for the entire day!

Liane will provide a personal, relaxed styling experience tailored to each resident’s individual needs, ensuring everyone receives the care, attention and service that’s right for them. Room service is also available for residents who prefer to be seen in the comfort of their own room.